DEF LEPPARD Singer's DOWN 'N OUTZ: 'Overnight Angels' Video Released

January 6, 2011

"Overnight Angels", the new video from DOWN 'N OUTZ — a project fronted by DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott, backed by THE QUIREBOYS and playing rare tracks connected only by MOTT THE HOOPLE — can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Lee Ford.

"Overnight Angels" is the second radio single from DOWN 'N OUTZ's debut album, "My ReGeneration". The CD includes covers of songs by Mott, Ian Hunter and BRITISH LIONS, the music DOWN N' OUTZ performed as the support act for MOTT THE HOOPLE at one of the legendary band's 2009 reunion shows. Fans who bought the disc might have noticed that this CD is marked "Volume 1." That implies there is more to come and Joe told VH1 Radio Networks' Dave Basner what to expect from the band in the future.

"This is 'Volume 1,' as it says so on the artwork," he explained. "'Volume 2' will feature some MOTT THE HOOPLE songs as well as more BRITISH LIONS, MOTT and IAN HUNTER stuff. The third album we'll probably just do genuine classic '70s stuff of bands other than MOTT and we've promised by the fourth album, which may be five years away for all we know, if it even happens, would be original music. So it's kind of a long-term side project that we're just going to do if and when we have the chance."

"My ReGeneration" was produced by Joe Elliott, with co-production by Ronan McHugh, and was recorded at Elliott's own studio Joe's Garage and Moor Hall studio in Bedfordshire.

"My ReGeneration" track listing (with original recording artist listed in parenthesis):

01. Golden Opportunity (Ian Hunter)
02. Storm (Mott)
03. Overnight Angels (Ian Hunter)
04. Career (No Such Thing As Rock 'n' Roll) (Mott)
05. England Rocks (Ian Hunter)
06. Shouting And Pointing (Mott)
07. By Tonight (Mott)
08. Who Do You Love (Ian Hunter)
09. One More Chance To Run (BRITISH LIONS)
10. Good Times (Mott, originally recorded by THE EASYBEATS)

DOWN 'N OUTZ recently parted ways with bass player Ronnie Garrity. Elliott stated: "Of course we wish Ronnie all the best in his future endeavors. We will announce a new bass player shortly, but I can say now that it won't be [DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage]!"

DOWN 'N OUTZ will support Paul Rodgers (BAD COMPANY, FREE, QUEEN) on his U.K. tour in April 2011

Commented Elliott: "I'm very happy about this! I was personally invited by Paul to do this tour, and I can't wait for it. Obviously the Sheffield show will be very special for me, but I'm also looking forward to play at the legendary Royal Albert Hall very much!"

In addition to Joe Elliott (vocals, guitar, keyboards),DOWN 'N OUTZ features THE QUIREBOYS' Paul Guerin (guitar),Guy Griffin (guitar),Keith Weir (keyboards) and Phil Martini (drums).

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